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When navigating with a Garmin Nuvi GPS, you have several options for how to display the map onscreen. Most of the newer GPS models include both 2D and 3D map view modes, but regardless of your model and your specific view options you will always go to the same place to change the view. To avoid missing a turn or misunderstanding the map, change the map view on your Garmin Nuvi GPS to your preferred mode.

1. Press the curved arrow button at the bottom left of the screen to return to the main menu of your Garmin GPS if you're in the map view. If you aren't in the map view, press the "Back" button repeatedly until you're returned to the main menu.

2. Tap the "Settings" button in the main menu, then tap "Map and Vehicle" and "Driving Map View."

3. Change the map view. Select "3-D" to switch to the 3D view. Select the "Track Up" view for it to appear in 2D with whatever direction you're going always pointing towards the top of the GPS screen. Select "North Up" if you want the map to appear in 2D with north always at the top of the screen.

4. Press the "Back" button repeatedly to return to the main menu, then press the "View Map" button to view the map in the new viewing mode.

Tip

The available views and view names may vary slightly between different Garmin Nuvi GPS models.

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